Department of Student Development & Engagement (SDE)
Established in March 2022, the Department of Student Development and Engagement (SDE) was created through a collaborative effort across campus and the broader community to provide a dedicated department for affinity programs. While SDE is a relatively new department, most of its programs have a long-standing history on campus, originating from grassroots movements driven by students, faculty and staff advocating for greater support and representation. The department encompasses four key programs: the Cadena Cultural Center, the Grads to Be Program, the LGBTQIA2S+ Resource Program and the Umoja Community Program. While each program offers specialized support and resources, SDE serves as a unifying force, fostering connections across intersecting identities within our campus community. Beyond enhancing individual programs, SDE is dedicated to integrating resources, offering comprehensive wraparound services, fostering brave spaces for students and nurturing a deep sense of belonging within a larger, interconnected community.
Pillars of SDE
Student Success and Development
Engagement and Belonging
Student Equity, Engagement and Diversity (SEED) Sessions
Mental Health & Wellness
Programs within the Department
Cadena Cultural Center
As the official campus cultural center, we strive to provide a network (“Cadena”) of various departments, student organizations, and staff to provide services that enhance our awareness of culture and diversity and promote a sense of belonging among our students and staff.
Location: Building 500, Room 512-02
Email: cadena@fullcoll.edu
Phone: 714-992-7105
Website: cadena.fullcoll.edu/
Instagram: @FCCulturalCenter
Grads to Be Program
The Grads to Be Program supports undocumented students and students with mixed status families by providing resources and services designed towards enhancing and supporting their academic goals and personal well-being.
Location: Building 500, Room 512-02
Email: grads2be@fullcoll.edu
Phone: 714-992-7105
Website: grads2be.fullcoll.edu
Facebook/Instagram @g2bfullcoll
LGBTQIA2S+ Student Support
The LGBTQIA2+ Student Support consists of dynamic programs and services that include Queer Social Hour, Queer Book Club, Professional Development, mental health therapist, designated point of contact, programming and resources on and off campus to encourage a thriving community for LGBTQIA2S+ students.
Location: Building 500, Room 512-02
Email: lgbtqia2s+@fullcoll.edu
Phone: 714-992-7105
Website: lgbtqia2sprogram.fullcoll.edu
Facebook/Instagram: @FullCollLGBTQIA
Umoja Community Program
The Umoja Community Program is designed to provide essential educational support and services to increase the academic success, retention, degree or certificate completion, and transfer rates of the Black/African, Black/African American or Black/African Diasporic student population and Umoja Scholars enrolled at Fullerton College.
Location: Building 1900, Rooms 1903-04
Email: umoja@fullcoll.edu
Phone: 714-992-7155
Website: umoja.fullcoll.edu
Instagram: @fcumojacommunity
Contact
Dr. Connie Moreno Yamashiro (She/Her)
Director of Student Development and Engagement
Main Office: 714-992-7105
Julio Reyes Cabezas (He/Him)
Coordinator, Grads to Be Program
714-732-5548
Mashonda Salsberry (she/her)
Coordinator, Umoja Community Program
714-732-5513
Ariel Gentalen (They/Them)
Special Projects Manager, LGBTQIA2S+ Resource Program
714-992-7105